My last water pump to be installed

[JayG]

Originally Posted by jdlmodelt

dude! cheap ass water pumps are on ebay. for between $50-$100

That may be true, but it's a crappy thing to do to the next owner

Karma is a b!tch

[eicheldp]

Originally Posted by JayG

That may be true, but it's a crappy thing to do to the next owner

Karma is a b!tch

+1
The previous owner of my Boxster let the car sit for 3 years without any maintenance. At least he told me before I drove off.

[78F350]

After changing a few water pumps and reading through the forums, I've become a water pump heretic.
I see no reason to buy an expensive pump, and I see the metal vs composite impeller as a moot point. I will be changing mine about every two years and running Zerex or Prestone as my coolant. I do not trust an OEM pump much longer than that anyway. If I can get a Pierburg for about $150 sure, but otherwise GMB, Gates, Beck Arnley ~$100 and I'm satisfied for two years, then changing it again.
Not doing this:

and this:

again.

The task itself is pretty easy.

If I sell, I'm informing and explaining.